Improved aesthetics and pià ¹ powerful engines but with reduced power consumption by over 13% and meet the future emission regulations. à identikit of the third generation of the Astra 2007 which will be available from Opel dealers nationwide from March 2007 and it will make its world premiere to the public on the occasion 'International Motor Show in Bologna.
In the new 2007 range of Astra (since March 2004 have been sold over 1,200,000 copies) customers - to a note - can choose from 10 different engines between 90 hp and 240 hp. The engine range is enriched on Astra, in fact, two new 1600 gasoline and a new common-rail turbodiesel 1700.
In particular, the 1.6 ECOTEC versions from 115 hp (85 kW) engine with variable valve ¨ a particularly light. Coupled with the Easytronic automated manual transmission 5-speed makes the new Opel Astra to 100 kilometers with 6.3 liters of gasoline and the regulation of the two continuously variable camshafts at the head of ¨ a major reason for his services. In fact - says the statement - the system 'Cam-Phase ¨ Ã ¨ which allows you to vary with the timing of the 4 valves per cylinder, depending on the speed and load, and optimize performance or power consumption.
A new 1600 turbo engine with 180 hp (132 kW) replaces the 2000 turbo engine 200 hp (147 kW) combined with a 6-speed manual transmission, allows for an improved fuel that, compared to those of his predecessor, are lower than 13% (7.7 liters per 100 kilometers).
The new 1.7 CDTI with 125 hp (92 kW), combined with a 6 speed gearbox, Ã ¨ a direct injection turbo diesel common-rail generation with maintenance-free particulate filter as standard. Has a bore of 79 mm, a stroke of 86 mm and a total displacement of 1686 cc. Like the other engines adopted on the new Astra, has a lightweight aluminum head and a cast-iron block. Its 16 valves are operated directly from a flat base valve in turn controlled by two camshafts in the head. The maximum injection pressure of 1,800 bar room online and a variable geometry turbocharger ensures rapid response times. The maximum torque of 28.5 kgm (280 Nm) Ã ¨ available under the 2300 rpm. By next spring the 1.9 CDTI with 120 hp (88 kW) will be available only with automatic transmission 6-speed Active Select.
Turning to 'aesthetic than the previous generation, the 5-door sedan and station wagon will have - highlights the note - a pià ¹ wide chrome crossbar, which incorporates the Opel brand and sleek engine compartment lid, which incorporates the V-prolonging it until the front bezel optically chrome edges. Profiles that contain the fog lamps fit into the bumper pià ¹ making dynamic frontal V.
Other elements that will characterize the new Opel Astra is the three-dimensional rear lights and the availability of Xenon headlights with dynamic curve light. The Astra GTC now boasts a honeycomb grille that puts even pià ¹ emphasize the sporty appearance. In future, the station wagon version will have an elegant aluminum porta-packs. The interior features additional chrome rings around the controls of the air conditioner and 'car stereo process, so as a new finish on the dashboard and door panels. The Cosmo version is enhanced with luxurious piano lacquer surfaces on the Japan Black center console and decorative panels. From Spring 2007 the audio system CD 30 MP3 will be available with a stereo connection for external audio devices such as, for example, the iPod.
The new edition of the Astra also offers plenty of technologically advanced. For example - make note - the new Astra GTC Ã ¨ the only production passenger car available with a panoramic windscreen that extends over the front occupants to the second pillar of the roof. In terms of safety, on request, can be bred ² IDSPlus have the system calibration with electronic Continuous Damping Control (CDC). Within this integrated control system 'chassis (previously reserved for luxury cars and exclusive coach) the units and sensors systems ESPPlus, ABS and CDC exchange data constantly optimizing the development in all chassis driving situations. Of note, anchr AFL headlamps adaptive bi-xenon lights, which illuminate the dynamic curve, and the sophisticated electronic stability control that senses the intensity of the coupling of yaw movement of the car-towing and electronic stabilizers, braking the front wheel right or left.

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